Safety concerns from the pandemic have halted many art fairs, and local artists have had a hard time replicating the in-person experience in a safe way.
But three Grayslake artists think they may have stumbled upon a solution. Colored pencil artist Phil Schorn, watercolor artist Jim Brooksher and photographer Ernest J. Schweit are banding together — while still remaining separate — to sell their wares at what they are calling Art in the Garage.
All three will host sales of their art in their respective garages around Grayslake from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and customers can travel to one or more of them and see their work in person.
Schweit said the idea is to create a driving tour of sorts for customers who then won’t have to fear the crowds at more traditional art fairs.
“It reminds me of something I’ve seen in Europe where…
